User Agreements

User Agreements and App Permissions are the contract you make when downloading apps.

When you shop for a new app and decide to download it, you are usually asked to accept an End-User License Agreement (EULA) or Terms of Use. This document is a legally enforceable contract between you and the software provider.

Although many people do not read these documents in full, clicking the “I Agree” button means you are entering into a contract that sets the rules for how you can use the software and what the company can do with your information.

What Are You Actually Agreeing To?

When you agree to use an app, it will often ask for permission to access personal data stored on your device. App permissions are the controls that let you define exactly what categories of data an app is allowed to access.

Apps often request access to your email contacts, calendar inputs, call logs, camera, and location data. While they may need this information for the app to work properly, app developers can also share this data with third parties. These third parties sometimes use your shared data to develop targeted advertisements based on your interests and where you go.

How to Protect Your Privacy

You have the power to control what you share by managing your settings and being careful about what you download.

Check Before You Download: Before installing an app, read the requested permissions to see if they make sense for what the app does. If an app asks for excessive permissions, consider not downloading it.
Review Your Settings: Go into your device settings and review the permissions for each app you already have installed. Ensure that your apps only have access to the information they truly need, and remove any unnecessary permissions.
Limit Location Access: If an app requires your location to function, change the setting so it can only access your location while the app is actively in use.
Stick to Official Stores: Reduce your risk of downloading harmful apps by only using official app stores provided by your device’s manufacturer or operating system.

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Published on July 26, 2022. Author:

Tia Kennard

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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. “Manage Application Permissions for Privacy and Security.” CISA.gov, https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/training/manage-application-permissions-privacy-and-security. Accessed 26 July 2026.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. “Privacy and Mobile Device Apps.” CISA.gov, 18 Dec. 2022, https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/privacy-and-mobile-device-apps. Accessed 26 July 2026.
Usercentrics. “What Is an End User License Agreement (EULA)?” Usercentrics, https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/what-is-an-end-user-license-agreement-eula/. Accessed 26 July 2026.

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